Sakura Matcha
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
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Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
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Subtly sweet and creamy matcha pairs with the floral and gently spicy character of the sakura powder, creating a fragrant and sweet matcha tea blend; described elsewhere as 'sweet and light with no bitterness'
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Full details
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- Net Weight
- 30g (makes approximately 15 bowls of matcha tea)
- Grade
- Ceremonial grade, Sazen Tea original blend, limited edition
- Maker
- Sazen
- Origin Region
- Japan - matcha from Uji tea fields, Kyoto Prefecture; sakura/cherry blossom powder components sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Ingredients Full
- Matcha (green tea powder from Uji tea fields, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan); Sakura powder (dextrin, cherry base: salted cherry blossoms, salted cherry leaves, agar, sugar, cherry blossom extract/stabilizer, coloring (beetroot)) from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Tasting Notes
- Subtly sweet and creamy matcha pairs with the floral and gently spicy character of the sakura powder, creating a fragrant and sweet matcha tea blend; described elsewhere as 'sweet and light with no bitterness'
- Packaging
- Double-layered aluminum bag housed inside a pastel pink tea caddy; caddy dimensions Φ 7.2 x H 5.1 cm
- Brewing Instructions
- Add 2g powder (1 teaspoon or 2 chashaku scoops) to a tea bowl; pour 80ml water at 90°C (194°F); whisk until foamy; drink quickly before it cools; optional steps: pre-warm the bowl and sift the powder before use; consume within one month of opening
- Best Before Date
- October 2026
- Price Usd
- Not disclosed - page listed the product as currently unavailable with no price shown
- Availability
- Currently unavailable - page states: 'This product is unavailable at the moment. Please visit this page again next week.'
- Customer Reviews
- 4.7 out of 5 stars average, 3 reviews total
- Review Highlights
- 'Sweet and light and has no bitterness'; 'Great way to celebrate spring...not bitter at all'; floral notes noted as well-suited to usucha preparation
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